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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff to Pontyclun
- Cheapest price on 02 Nov
- £6
- Average ticket price on 02 Nov
- £6
- Fastest journey on 02 Nov
- 14 m
- Average journey duration on 02 Nov
- 14 m
- Trains on 02 Nov
- 2
- Distance
- 15 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff to Pontyclun is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to Pontyclun will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
On Mon 02 Nov, we found 2 trains from Cardiff to Pontyclun, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 15 km distance in an average of 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 14 m .
The slowest trains will take 14 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
18:51 0h14 Cardiff 19:05 Pontyclun £6 1 One-way 0 changes10:54 0h14 Cardiff 11:08 Pontyclun £6 1 One-way 0 changes
18:51 0h14 Cardiff 19:05 Pontyclun £6 1 One-way 0 changes10:54 0h14 Cardiff 11:08 Pontyclun £6 1 One-way 0 changes
Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff to Pontyclun
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Trains from Cardiff to Pontyclun run on average 9 times per day, taking around 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:35, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 15 km distance in 12m.
Distance 15 km |
Average train duration 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 12m |
First train 5:35 |
Last train 23:55 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 14 days |
Frequently asked questions about your Cardiff to Pontyclun trip
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Live departures
Cardiff to Pontyclun train times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to Pontyclun trains for today, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 8:45 Cardiff | 0h11 | 8:56 Pontyclun | 0 changesdirect | |
.png) | 9:44 Cardiff | 0h47 | 10:31 Pontyclun | 1 change | |
| 9:53 Cardiff | 0h11 | 10:04 Pontyclun | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:14 Cardiff | 0h11 | 10:25 Pontyclun | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:31 Cardiff | 1h15 | 11:46 Pontyclun | 1 change | |
| 11:18 Cardiff | 0h11 | 11:29 Pontyclun | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:20 Cardiff | 0h11 | 11:31 Pontyclun | 0 changesdirect | |
| 12:05 Cardiff | 0h11 | 12:16 Pontyclun | 0 changesdirect | |
| 12:12 Cardiff | 0h11 | 12:23 Pontyclun | 0 changesdirect | |
| 12:39 Cardiff | 1h12 | 13:51 Pontyclun | 1 change | |
| 14:15 Cardiff | 0h12 | 14:27 Pontyclun | 0 changesdirect | |
| 14:51 Cardiff | 1h05 | 15:56 Pontyclun | 1 change | |
| 15:42 Cardiff | 0h38 | 16:20 Pontyclun | 1 change | |
| 16:08 Cardiff | 0h11 | 16:19 Pontyclun | 0 changesdirect | |
| 17:07 Cardiff | 0h40 | 17:47 Pontyclun | 1 change | |
| 18:19 Cardiff | 0h11 | 18:30 Pontyclun | 0 changesdirect | |
| 18:56 Cardiff | 0h59 | 19:55 Pontyclun | 1 change | |
| 19:43 Cardiff | 0h11 | 19:54 Pontyclun | 0 changesdirect | |
| 20:36 Cardiff | 0h40 | 21:16 Pontyclun | 1 change | |
| 23:38 Cardiff | 6h12 | 5:50 Pontyclun | 1 change | |
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FAQs: Cardiff to Pontyclun train
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popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cardiff and Pontyclun
Most Cardiff to Pontyclun trains use the Cardiff Central to Pontyclun station pair. Use this guide to compare Cardiff and Pontyclun train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Cardiff Central from Cardiff city centre
Cardiff Central train station facilities and services
Cardiff Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen, Pret a Manger, Tesco Express
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located outside of the main entrance.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30, Sat: 05:40 - 21:30, Sun: 07:30 - 21:30.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cardiff Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Cardiff Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff Central: There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Clayton Hotel Cardiff, Cardiff Marriott Hotel, Travelodge Cardiff Central.
Which Pontyclun station do trains from Cardiff arrive at?
Getting to Pontyclun from Pontyclun city centre
Pontyclun train station facilities and services
Pontyclun has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Pontyclun.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Pontyclun: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Pontyclun: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Pontyclun: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B1. Step free access to Platform 1 (to Cardiff) from the station car park. Step free access to Platform 2 (to Swansea) from Station Terrace. Access between the platforms is via a footbridge with steps or a long detour via Station Terrace and Station Approach, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Train stations for Cardiff to Pontyclun
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